Origin
India, Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
Colorless, Blue, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.163.07-3.13
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.595-1.621
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Emotional Healing